Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 a barrel, after dropping 4% in previous session A drone view shows the Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I, an oil tanker that sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, arriving in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices fell for a…
Over 1.7 million from 165 nations joined Haj amid tensions after US-Israeli strikes on Iran war A Muslim pilgrim walks among pigeons near the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 19. REUTERS’ Thousands of Muslims began to leave the holy city of Makkah on Friday after having completed the Haj in scorching heat and despite…
BILATERAL COOPERATION: PM Shehbaz Sharif speaks with Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Seyyed Muhammad Atabak in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday agreed to enhance cross-border trade by improving border facilities to ensure 24-hour border operations, strengthening logistics infrastructure and harmonizing customs procedures. The prime minister met with a six-member…
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Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry. Photos: Files Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Monday that the government was “actively working” to secure the release of 10 seamen held hostage by Somali pirates on a ship for over a month. The oil tanker Honour 25, sailing under the Somali flag…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has joined his MI teammates in Raipur ahead of their next Indian Premier League (IPL) game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on SundayPandya had missed MI’s last game against LSG due to a back spasm on Monday. His niggle is said to be a minor one and he…
Zoox’s robotaxi seats passengers inward, reaches 75 mph as Tesla and Waymo expand self-driving ride services A Zoox robotaxi operates on the streets of downtown Austin, Texas, U.S., March 31, 2026. REUTERS Amazon’s Zoox unit has received US approval for limited commercial deployment of its steering-wheel-free robotaxis, marking the first such authorisation for the autonomous…
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that Iran would not receive any funds simply for signing a framework agreement aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that any sanctions relief or access to frozen assets would depend on Tehran meeting strict nuclear commitments. Speaking in separate television…
Police tell court that alleged drug baroness Pinky heads a narcotics gang supplying high-value drugs nationwide Alleged drug dealer was presented before the court without handcuffs, in violation of official SOPs and security protocols. PHOTO: EXPRESS A District and Sessions Court on Wednesday granted the Karachi police a three-day physical remand of alleged drug baroness…
Morgan Rogers speaks during an England World Cup press conference in Kansas City. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: England’s Morgan Rogers backed Harry Kane to come out on top when he faces Norway’s Erling Haaland in an enticing battle between the World Cup sharpshooters on Saturday. The forwards, who will meet in the quarter-finals in Miami, are among the frontrunners…